Job Description

General information

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Reference

004683
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Closing Date

02/09/2025

Service Area

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Directorate

Resources

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Service Area

HR & OD

Vacancy Details

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Category

Personnel Services/ HR - Professional - Personnel Services/HR - Professional

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Job Title

Employee Relations Advisor

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Grade

BBU11

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Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)

BBU11 41,771 - 45,091

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Contract Type

Full time permanent

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Contract Hours

37.00

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Job Advert

Bedford Borough Council has an exciting opportunity within Human Resources for an Employee Relations Adviser.



You will be a proactive qualified HR practitioner who has a proven record of supporting and enabling Managers.



If you can demonstrate strong problem solving skills with an ability to support and coach Managers, we would like to hear from you.



You will work closely with the HR Business Partners in the provision of an effective, professional and customer focused employee relations service that promotes a positive work environment. The ER team advise services across the Council, schools and other external clients.



The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, whilst providing advice consistent with organisational policies, employment legislation and good practice. Considerable experience of managing a diverse and complex case load across all aspects of employee relations is essential.



Closing Date: 3rd September 2025


Interviews will be held on the 18th & 19th September 2025.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Guaranteed interview schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.



Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Additional Vacancy Information

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Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/A

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Work Pattern

N/A

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Is this an enhanced DBS role?

No

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Is this a politically restricted role?

No

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Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

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Location

Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford

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Location

Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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Is this a designated car user position?

Yes